Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist

Shirley Parsons Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist to shape the future of safety across major projects. This role involves advisory responsibilities in compliance and training, supported by a flexible hybrid model. Candidates should have robust experience in construction and a NEBOSH certificate. The position offers a competitive salary and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction and design, ideally with an engineering background.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations and familiarity with the Building Safety Act.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as CDM Principal Designer and CDM Advisor across varied project types.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and contribute to Building Safety Act readiness.
• Lead incident investigations and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Expert health, safety, and wellbeing guidance

Communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Risk assessment in diverse environments

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

Progress toward or achievement of chartered status

Job description

Overview

Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist
London, Birmingham, or Bristol (Hybrid working)
Permanent
£53,000 to £63,000 per annum + benefits

Are you ready to shape the future of health and safety across some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure and built environment projects? This is a unique opportunity to join a globally respected consultancy, working on high-impact developments in sectors such as energy, water, healthcare, commercial buildings, and sports venues. You''ll be part of a forward-thinking HSEQ team, delivering strategic and specialist health and safety advice across the full project lifecycle, from bid stage to delivery. With a flexible hybrid working model and a collaborative culture, this role offers both professional challenge and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Acting as CDM Principal Designer and CDM Advisor across varied project types.
• Providing expert health, safety, and wellbeing guidance to internal teams and clients.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and contributing to Building Safety Act readiness.
• Leading incident investigations and driving continuous improvement.
• Supporting competency development and delivering specialist training.
• Collaborating with contractors, supply chain partners, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction and design, ideally with an engineering background.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations; familiarity with the Building Safety Act is a plus.
• A NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Progress toward or achievement of chartered status (e.g. CMIOSH, CMaPS, Chartered Engineer).
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to assess risk across diverse environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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